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School Cook Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a school cook earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£22,880 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,800 per year£22,880 per year£26,000 per year

Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for school cooks near Cambridgeshire

Compare average school cook pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school cook salaryJobs
Camden£25,960 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£22,880 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£22,880 per yearView jobs
Callander£20,900 per yearView jobs
Camberley£20,900 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£20,900 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£20,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Cook get paid in Cambridgeshire?

Frequently asked questions about school cook pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a school cook earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for a school cook in Cambridgeshire is £22,880 per year, typically ranging from £20,800 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for school cooks?

Cambridgeshire pays school cooks around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).

Which schools and agencies hire school cooks in Cambridgeshire?

Live school cook openings in Cambridgeshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school cook in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

School Cooks in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between school cook pay in Cambridgeshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £22,880 per year — a premium of £880 per year versus the UK average.

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